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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 116 reviews

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69%would recommend to a friend

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Customers admire the Legion Go S 8" for its strong performance and great screen quality. The device also scores well for its ergonomics, ample RAM, and generous storage capacity. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the battery life and processor speed. Overall, the device seems to be well-received, but potential buyers should be aware of these limitations.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ergonomics

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Solid handheld design crippled by weak processor

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m not really sure what Lenovo or AMD, for that matter, were thinking with this processor design. Think netbook / Intel Atom era performance making a comeback in 2025. Many games released within the two years are mostly unplayable, even on the lowest graphical settings. The handheld design, screen, 32gb RAM and 1TB SSD are otherwise wasted because of the anemic processor. Had this launched with the Z1 Extreme processor, I have no doubt it would be one of the top selling handhelds for 2025. Unless you play older games, don’t bother with this one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi MacrosTheBlack, we're sorry to hear that this Legion Go S fell short for you in regard to CPU performance. We appreciate and have noted your feedback as we look to provide the best performance possible. Please stay tuned for updates. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Install SteamOS, get a 1200p Steam Deck 2

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it on sale for $499. Installed SteamOS and it changed everything. Runs about 10fps better than the steam deck but in 1200p rather than 800p. The addition of lossless scaling to Linux is also a game changer, doubling FPS

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hey Hflores6360,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your Legion Go S.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Getting through my backlog

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve enjoyed ever moment with it. I’ve been using it to get through my back log and it has yet to disappoint. But keep in mind if you are wanting to play more recent triple a games this is not the machine for you and the version with the Z1 extreme is probably a better fit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey JacobM,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that you are enjoying all of your time with the Legion Go S.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't stand out against the Steam Deck

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The idea of this device is exciting, if only because you can install SteamOS on it and have a (better?) Steam Deck. In reality, it's not really better, though. You end up with a Steam Deck, but slightly worse build quality, some RGBs, and a higher price. The extra RAM does nothing for performance. If you actually want a "better" Steam Deck, just buy a Steam Deck OLED.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello LutherF,

      Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that you ran into an issue. We strive to provide the best experience possible. We're disappointed and apologize that this wasn't the case for you, and we'd like to work with you to try to improve your experience.

      First, we'd like to clarify that we offer two versions of the Legion Go S, running WindowsOS and SteamOS. While you can install another OS on this configuration of the Legion Go S, if you want to maximize performance, settings will need to be configured to support this since you're changing the system's OS from what it was intended to ship with.

      If you run into any issues, each Legion Go ships with Legion Ultimate Support, 1-year for free. They can be contacted at this number: 888-278-9707, Press 1 for gaming. They should be able to tackle any problems that you may have swiftly.

      Please don't hesitate to let us know what else we can do to improve your experience, as your satisfaction is important to us.

      Best regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s works great, and the screen quality is great. Best purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey WesamR, thanks for choosing Lenovo!

      We are glad to hear that your Legion Go S works great for you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ergonomics

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Unfinshed product

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had the 1st gen and thougt this would be better ergonomically. The battery is marginally better than the 1st gen but the screen is washed out in comparison and not a fan of high the triggers are to reach. Fingers were getting cramps from playing FPS for less than 20mins. Know the performance wasn’t high. Not sure but the AMD adrenaline doesn’t seem to on this machine. I’ve seen reviews with the same menu as my 1st gen but nothing comes up in Windows search for AMD or adrenaline. Crurrenlty reseting my device to return it tomorrow. This is garbage and maybe the reaon why Lenovo website wouldn’t take preorders??

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Olive, we're sorry to hear that you had such trouble with your Legion Go S, leading to you returning it. Like with the Legion Go first gen, we look to improve your handheld experience in every way possible and will investigate your pain points to make the necessary changes. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Regret Buying Early, Feels Like a Ripoff

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased the Lenovo Legion Go S in February for $729. Just a month later, the price dropped to $599—and it's stayed that way since. Then in April, Lenovo announced a new version with the exact same design but upgraded to the Z1 Extreme chip. Best Buy listed that one for $759, and now in May it’s up to $899. Meanwhile, I’m stuck outside the return window with a weaker Z2 GO processor that no one wants to buy. It feels like I paid a premium to be a beta tester for a product that was outdated before it even settled in. No trade-in program, no loyalty credit, no heads-up. Just silence. If you’re thinking of buying Lenovo handhelds at launch—don’t. Wait a month or two, because they’ll likely undercut you, release something better, and leave you holding the bag.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Eugene,

      Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with your purchase and your Legion Go's performance. We understand your perspective and apologize that you feel that you have been treated unfairly.

      Regarding system performance, we recommend ensuring your system is up to date and adjusting thermal profiles to optimize your Go S, as user have reported improved overall system responsiveness and in-game performance due to recent updates shared via Legion Space. We also want to clarify that while we provide various configurations of the Legion Go S devices to cater to the needs and preferences of different users, each user's experience is important to us.

      We also appreciate your feedback on the pricing and features. We strive to provide innovative technology at competitive prices, and we will consider your comments for future improvements.

      If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us here or you can contact Legion Ultimate Support, as your Legion Go S comes with 1-year free of upgraded support, which can be contacted at: 1-888-278-9707, Press 1 for Gaming.

      Best regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great handheld PC

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have owned this for a long time now and highly recommend installing steam OS on it. Has been a great handheld PC

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.

      Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing device at $600 or less.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you can get this for $600 or less on sale, it's amazing! I installed CachyOS Handheld Edition instead of Windows 11 and it's now even better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi Tony,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are pleased to read that the Legion Go S has been amazing for you.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ergonomics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great handheld

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this for my wife to play the sims on and she loves it. She uses it every day and fits comfortably in her hands.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Greg,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that your wife is loving her Legion Go S.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would buy again

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worth every dollar im currently using this as my work computer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great handheld for $449

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Handheld is great value for the price I paid for it. Very comfortable to hold. I run steamos on it and runs real well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi Tiny,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are pleased to read that this Legion Go S offers great value to you.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Legion Go S Z2Go (with SteamOS)

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Once I installed SteamOS on it I got a solid device that I have enjoyed using more than the Steam Deck itself. If you can get it on sale I would recommend it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Jeef,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that you configured your system to your liking.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q&A section of the product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awsome game system 10/10 would buy again

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Runs all my games very well even offline! I had read some reviews that had me worried but after trying it for a month I have zero regrets.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey DillonB,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that this Legion Go S has been awesome for you.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice device.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Incredible portable gaming PC, i tested with Clair obscure 33 and Elden ring, both in the maximum specs with no delay.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi AlanB,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are pleased to read that the Legion Go S is performing nicely for you.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ergonomics

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Wait for the Go 2

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great feeling and design, lover the controls and feel of the device. Good sounds and display is alright. Poor performance, high price and no EGPU support.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Blizz127, we appreciate you sharing your feedback with us. It is good to hear that the design and comfort resonates well, but we wish to provide a better gaming experience. Please keep an eye out for updates. Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Legion go s

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing device fun and very comfortable, should have better battery

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hi,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.

      Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good portable option

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality so far, basic windows config so easy to navigate and connects to my Xbox elite joystick.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hi,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are pleased to read that your experience with this Legion Go S has been good thus far.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing handheld!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great console best in class to use with and amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hi,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.

      Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Superb

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good. Very satisfied woth the purchase. The large screen is so nice. Way better than my switch for when i travel. Nice to have my PC games available

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey GerardoB,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo!

      It is good to know that you are very satisfied with your purchase, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this with us. Lenovo